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At 3:49am on March 16, 2009, Paul Doug said…: Thanks for the info. I did the rivets on my first guitar, but I only have silver rivet. Your way I could us brass. Silver was what I wanted on my first but the one I am making now needs brass. Appreciate the advice

At 3:20am on March 16, 2009, SecondHandCBG said…: I can finish a CBG in about a week, working on them after my "day job". So on average, I spend about 1-2 hours a night working on them. And it also depends on what box I'm using and what sound holes I'm installing in them. Fretting is easy, you should give it a shot. I can have a guitar fretted and ready to go in about an hour. I have templates I've made, fret miter box, and a beveled jig for the ends of the frets that makes the job easier. Good luck!

At 4:26am on March 10, 2009, David Beede said…: Hey Cb,
Sure, Waycross is just up the road.
I lean a litle more towards folk and old time than bluegrass, so frequent the Folk Fest on the Suwannee in White Springs. I mostly play solo, but have been in a couple of bands. "No Commercial Appeal" and Antidote fer instance.
It's been fun discovering this great neighborhood of enthusiastic musician/builders. Thanks again for your kind words on the vid...
David

At 11:16am on March 4, 2009, Delta Blues Classics - JStoltz said…: I'm glad you found what you needed at Lee's. From building things over the years, I've become pretty good at tracking down parts. I'm happy to help whenever possible.

Jeff

At 12:43pm on March 2, 2009, rodney fruits said…: thanks man. yes that was through a little cbg amp. get yourself a danelectro honeytone mini amp,you can get them for $20.00. take the guts out and put them in a nice cigarbox. i spent $30.00 on a bunch of parts to make an amp,and two days work, and it doesnt sound as good as a danelectro.

At 1:53am on March 2, 2009, Delta Blues Classics - JStoltz said…: You might try : Lee Hardware & Building Supplies at 721 Albany Ave. Waycross GA 31501 to look for the brass corners. Their online catalog had them 4 for $3.80, maybe they have them in stock at the store. Just thought I'd let you know in case you hadn't checked Lee's yet.

Jeff

At 9:48am on February 27, 2009, Delta Blues Classics - JStoltz said…: Thanks for the comment on my Diddley Bow. I'll probably post a video shortly, so you can hear it. I buy my brass corners at Home Depot in the hardware aisle next to the hinges, latches, etc. I think they are like $2.88 for 4 corners. Hope this helps.

Jeff

At 11:27am on February 23, 2009, bairfoot cajun said…: i will do a tune with the two string didley bow but i want to modify it. it is a secret weapon,or should i say it will be a secret weapon after modification. you will understand what i mean when you see the video,but i dont know how long from now that will be.thanks fer all the positive comments.you can talk at me anytime,i will talk back at ya,thanks again.

At 2:17pm on February 7, 2009, Big Al said…: OOhhhhh, BTW I like the pics on your page! Did Jason like that thang??

At 2:17pm on February 7, 2009, Big Al said…: Thanks there Brother!! No---haven't had time to check out the tuning!Been working at the baseball field all day and I'm worn out! Just waiting to go to bed! You know you're getting old when you don't care about partying on your birthday! Have a good one!

At 10:33am on January 31, 2009, Jawbone said…: Hey Dude, I just use plain ol guitar strings. Usually E, A or D strings. The Single coil plank and the Howling Coyote ones have flat wound strings on them. (leftovers) Hope I helped, and have FUN! :)